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ACT's severe weather changes

To prepare for future events we need to understand the past.

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heatwave

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earthquake

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General facts

ACT SES calls for assistance

176

Homes flooded

1,100

Event date

27 Feb 2007

Storm 27 Feb 2007

A super-cell thunderstorm at 10.30pm caused heavy rain and hail over Canberra City and Belconnen. Hail up to 3cm size piled-up to about 20cm, causing 1 metre high hail drifts in Civic Centre. The hail also forced roads to close, causing commuter chaos.

Many cars were damaged and numerous buildings were closed in the central city area due to water damage. The Australian National University was so badly damaged it was closed for almost a week.

About 1,100 homes were flooded with over 176 calls for assistance received by the SES.